Masala Chai
Masala Chai brings a warming blend of cardamom, clove, and black pepper to robust black tea, mellowed with a splash of milk and a touch of sweetness. It’s fragrant, lightly spiced, and comforting—perfect for a cozy morning ritual or an afternoon pick‑me‑up.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 2
Add the cardamom pod, clove, peppercorns, and tea leaves.
- 3
Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Strain into a cup and fill the rest of the cup with milk.
- 5
Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
- Calories 106.55 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.2 g Low Source
- Carbs 23.24 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.11 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 3.64 mg Low Source
- Sodium 67.19 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.26 g Low Source
- Sugar 22.46 g High
- Added Sugar 9.95 g Moderate
- Calcium 163.31 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.07 mg Low Source
- Potassium 211.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 77.96 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.34 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Masala Chai is an Indian beverage recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 10 mins, serves 1, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Loose Leaf Black Tea, Milk, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 106.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Masala Chai?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for beverage or breakfast or snack.
- What is Masala Chai made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Loose Leaf Black Tea, Milk, Sugar, Water. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Masala Chai?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Masala Chai?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 106.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Masala Chai easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
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